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Wood Shop Layout Tips
12 Shop Layout Tips January 16, 2014 I consider it part of my job to answer emails from my fellow woodworkers. Guild members or not, everyone receives a response. Occasionally, I get a question that requires a very detailed answer and that answer in and of itself would make for a decent blog post. That…
Read MoreTake Your Hobby to a Business with Teds Woodworking
”; This is a superb concept as long as you might have the time to make the projects within your spare time or you might have just been created redundant or lost your job.The very first factor you are going to need to look into will be the competition inside your location. If there is…
Read More3 Important Elements Your Woodworking Bench Should Have
Woodworking bench is a must in any woodworking project. It is designed to assist you in preparing and assembling as well as completing your work. To make your work much easier, your woodworking bench must have a few important elements. Continue reading to find out about the elements. Whether you are buying or making your…
Read MoreOptimizing the Woodworking Screw: Tips for Tightening, Removal, Clean-up and More
The small stuff can be the most frustrating part of your woodworking shop. One little screw can sometimes be the demise of an afternoon, an all-day project, or a full-blown brain-boiling nuisance. Remember these tips to optimize your woodworking screw and minimize your frustrations with these stubborn parts. Getting Screws into Hard Wood: It’s common…
Read MoreOn Developing Your Woodworking Talents
If you want to get into woodworking as a profession or even a full-time hobby, you will need to focus on woodworking skills that are appropriate to both your needs and your talents. The first decision you will need to make is between carpentry and fine woodworking. After quite a few years as a professional…
Read MoreForward-facing hacksaw teeth
Install the blade on a hacksaw so the teeth face forward. The saws are designed so the blade will cut when it’s pushed (the forward stroke) rather than when pulled. Some blades have an arrow that shows the correct installation (the arrow points toward the handle). Install the blade so it’s tight in the saw…
Read More“On the level” table saw
You’ve finally got your table saw on a mobile base so it’s easy to pull out and put away on the weekend. Finish the job by finding a level spot on the floor that’s also convenient for sawing boards without obstruction. Mark the wheel positions with bright-colored duct tape and now you can roll the…
Read MoreClamp and Hot Glue
Hot glue holds small stuff better than clamps When you have to cut, shape, file, sand or finish something small, reach for your hot glue gun and glue the piece to a pedestal stick. The hot glue will hold just about anything as well as or better than any clamp ever could—if using a clamp…
Read MoreTry a Drafting Square
Use a drafting square for more accuracy When you need an accurate square in the 2- to 3-ft. range, your options are limited. Drywall squares are notoriously inaccurate and cumbersome. Carpenter squares involve that nagging hassle of having to hook them onto the edge of your workpiece. If you have a drafting square lying around,…
Read MoreNo More Glue Stains
Use tape to catch excess glue To prevent stains caused by oozing glue along joints, clamp the pieces together without glue. Put tape on the joint, then cut along it with a sharp blade. Separate the pieces, apply the glue and clamp them together again. The glue will ooze onto the tape, not the wood.…
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